Advice needed: Day care for infant

I was wondering if you could suggest a quality babysitter/nanny/child care provider for our 3-month old? We’re looking in the Gd’land (Guilderland) and Latham areas, but would go the extra mile for some place nice!

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If you don’t mind travelling to Troy, I would highly recommend the Samaritan Rensselaer Children’s Center. It’s about 1/2 mile off Hoosick Street, so easily accessible.

The teachers there are not only well-trained, but absolutely wonderful people. My daughter LOVES going there each day – she runs up to the teachers and gives them kisses! They are gentle and loving with the kids and have been an excellent source of advice for me, a brand new mom. They focus on learning through play, have only one tv in the whole facility (which is only brought out for very special occassions) and have lots of special events for the kids (singing at the old folks home across the street, Halloween parade, grandparents day, etc).

The only reason I stayed sane when returning to work after maternity leave, was because I knew my baby was in such excellent care while I was away. Good luck!

I have my own family child care in Scotia and I love what I do. I have no space and am not on to plug myself. However, yes, TOTALLY call 426-7181. That’s the Child Care Coordinating Council. THey can give you a list of all available child care in the area you’re looking for. THEN go to the Office of Children and Family Services Website and you can check on there if they have been found in violation of any of the regulations. If you go to Craig’s List you can find all kinds of people that are not registered, but to be honest with you, I’m more comfortable with my child care provider having been finger printed and background checked! Good luck!

I highly recommend North Country in Latham (783-2062). I chose there b/c my friend had twins that went there for three years and she loved them. I agree with her assessment. My son has been there since 3 months – 5/08, and I have loved everything they have done for him. And the most important thing is that he loves it there – so much so that each morning he literally jumps out of my arms to give his teacher a hug!

I am also in the situation where I am looking for childcare and I’ve been considering trying a nanny share or even staying home myself. I’m looking for someone else with a young child (my son is now 3 months) who is also looking for childcare and hoping we can work something out. moogs8198@aol.com